Isle of Man Guide - CASTLETOWN

Search Site

The old capital of the island with a very long history as the the home of vikings, kings, and government. There is much to see and do in this historical coastal town.

Castletown sits on the site of an ancient volcano. The town was the capital of the island for hundreds of years. The government was run from within it before moving to Douglas and much of what the island is today started in this historical town.

Tracing its origins back to 1090, Castletown holds true as one of the oldest towns in the British Isles. Its narrow streets and small fishing cottages prove this ancient past at every corner. The medieval Castle Rushen, once the home of kings and later government, still dominates the centre of town.

Fishing boats continue to fill the harbour, though Castletown saw the end of major commercial traffic to its port in the 1970's. The on going expansion of financial and industrial businesses in the area keep Castletown on the map as an important island town.

Events

Dates:	Friday 28 May 2010 - Monday 31 May 2010
Description:	Blackford Pre-TT Classic Motorcycle Races. Pre-TT Classic Motorcycle Races on the Billown Circuit Castletown on 28th, 29th and 31st May. http://www.southern100.com.

Dates:	Sunday 06 June 2010
Description:	Mad Sunday Vintage Show. Vintage tractors, barn engines, machinery bygones and threshing display, etc. 10 Vicarage Close, Ballabeg.

Dates:	Sunday 13 June 2010
Description:	Castletown Festival Picnic in the Park and Sports Day. Selection of Festival Queen 2010, sports events for all age groups, bouncy castles, plate smashing and many other fun attractions. Car boot, refrehsments, stalls, Frog Froilc-charity event. Manx Jazz Aces. Bring your own BBQ or picnic. Children's Play area and Skate Park located in the Park. Easy to reach by train, bus or car. From 2pm until 4.30pm. Admission free. Poulsom Park, Castletown.
More>>
Event information supplied by the Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure (01624 686766)

Related News Articles

Children safely evacuated after fire at school 14 December 2009
A small fire occurred at approximately 10am this morning at Victoria Road Primary School in Castletown. [More]

Emergency Planning rest centre exercise 7 December 2009
A COMBINED training exercise involving representatives from Civil Defence, Social Services and the Women's Institute setting up a rest centre was held at Junior House, King William’s College, Castletown. [More]

Pupils show off garden project 4 June 2009
Green-fingered pupils at Victoria Road School in Castletown have been showing off their work towards a new butterfly garden. [More]

Martin Clunes Explores The Isle of Man In New TV Series Islands of Britain 29 April 2009
Islands of Britain, featuring the Isle of Man, and assisted by the Department of Tourism and Leisure, will be broadcast on Sunday 10th May at 9. [More]

Manx National Youth Theatre heads south 11 September 2008
The Manx National Youth Theatre is opening its doors at Castletown Youth Club with a production of the Dracula Rock Show. [More]